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Maharashtra - The Land of Marathas and Peshwas
Maharashtra - The Land of Marathas and Peshwas

Maharashtra, the literal meaning is "Great Nation", is a Western state of the Indian Peninsula. It is third largest state by area and second most populous after Uttar Pradesh. It is surrounded by six other states of India, namely Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Goa. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west. Read more »

Kodaikanal - The Princess of Hill Stations
Kodaikanal - The Princess of Hill Stations

Kodaikanal is one of the most peaceful and beautiful hill stations of Tamilnadu. Located 120 Km/75 mile away from Madurai, Kodaikanal is a hill station at an altitude of about 2133 meter, which is equal to 7,200 feet, above sea level on the southern tip of upper Palani / Palni hills in Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats of picturesque Nilgiri Hills. Kodaikanal is also referred to as ?Princess of Hill Stations?. There are many high waterfalls and ubiquitous gardens and flower beds in bloom. The hillside is covered by the meadows and the grassland, the valley is covered up by huge eucalyptus tre... Read more »

The Evidences of the Architectural Past of India
The Evidences of the Architectural Past of India

Ajanta and Ellora are the pride of Maharashtra, India. The rock-cut caves of both these sites are world famous and illustrate the degree of skill and artistry that Indian craftsmen had achieved several hundred years ago. Ajanta dates from 100 B.C. while Ellora is younger by some 600 years. The village of Ajanta is in the Sahyadri hills, about 99 kms. From Aurangabad; a few miles away in a mammoth horseshoe-formed rock, are 30 caves overlooking a gorge, `each forming a room in the hill and some with inner rooms. Al these have been carved out of solid rock with little more than a hammer and c... Read more »


Kashmir - A Heaven on Earth

Kashmir - A Heaven on Earth

Jammu and Kashmir, India's one of the most picturesque state lies on the peaks of Himalayan Ranges with varying topography and culture. J...


An Attire to Admire

An Attire to Admire

Just like any other Indian woman, I too have an admiration for our national attire for woman. This attire is called ?Saree?. This rectang...

Cruising the Backwaters of Kerala in Floating Hotels-Houseboats

Cruising the Backwaters of Kerala in Floating H...

Backwaters - a unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers - are an integral part of Kerala's Tourism Scenario. A Journey through the...

Top 5 Indian Brands of Beer

Top 5 Indian Brands of Beer

Beer Industry in India is booming year by year. Beer in India was introduced way back during pre-independence. The first brewery in India...

Dadi Maa Ke Nuskhe - Indian Home Remedies for Common Problems

Dadi Maa Ke Nuskhe - Indian Home Remedies for C...

Dadi Maa ke nuskhe are the home remedies to cure daily common problems. Some of these remedies are century old and are being applied in I...

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Ayurveda is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science, one of the oldest bodies of knowledge in human cu...

Top 5 Places to Visit in India in Monsoon

Top 5 Places to Visit in India in Monsoon

Monsoon in India starts as early as end of June and lasts up till September. This is one season when the natural landscapes of the countr...

Upcoming Bikes in India in 2009

Upcoming Bikes in India in 2009

The two-wheeler industry is booming in India. Last year we have seen major two wheeler giants entering in Indian market. India has now be...

Top Medical Colleges In India

Top Medical Colleges In India

Medical entrances in India are extremely competitive and very few are able to meet the standards that are required to become a medical pr...

Top Business Schools In India

Top Business Schools In India

The last decade has seen exponential growth in the economy as well as in the field of technology. This has brought about a major change i...

The Best of India: Top Forts in India

The Best of India: Top Forts in India

India is a country rich with history, considered as a country by some as one of the most ancient and living civilizations. Over the Centu...

Top 10 Fruit Capitals of India

Top 10 Fruit Capitals of India

India is a land of diverseties in terms of culture, cuisine, language and climatic conditions. These diverse climatic conditions are apt?...

Top 10 Highest Mountain Peaks of India

Top 10 Highest Mountain Peaks of India

"The jewels of India", a term that truly describes the top 10 highest mountain peaks of India. These snow capped mountains attracts thous...

Bharatpur: Beautiful Travel Attractions

Bharatpur: Beautiful Travel Attractions

Bharatpur is a city located in the State of Rajasthan and is home to some of the famous wildlife sanctuaries and a major tourist attracti...

No Kidding in Bollywood: Child artists to Super Stars

No Kidding in Bollywood: Child artists to Super...

In early days, stereotyped child artists in Indian movies would be fair, chubby, light eyed kids with a beaming smile and innocent faces....

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